Lyme-Old Lyme High School2024-25 Quarter 2 Honor Roll HIGH HONORS Grade 12: Micah Bass, Molly Boardman, Nathaniel Bradley, Mark Burnham, Chase Calderon, Andrew Clougherty, Tabitha Colwell, Gloria Conley, Chloe Datum, Caeli Edmed, Abigail Edwards, Anna Eichholz, Grace Ferman, Benedict Frazier, Manu Geronimo, Christopher Gibbons, Janna Graves, Nicolas Hatch, Kaela Hoss, … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme High, Middle Schools Announce Quarter 2 Honor Rolls
SECWAC Presents Acclaimed Journalist Edward Wong, Speaking on His Family’s Reckoning with China, Wednesday; Free Event at RJ Julia’s in Madison
MADISON, CT— On Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m., the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) hosts award-winning journalist and author Edward Wong at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Conn. Wong's talk is titled, 'At the Edge of Empire: A Family’s Reckoning with China,' and is an epic story of modern China that weaves a family memoir with vital reporting by a … [Read more...] about SECWAC Presents Acclaimed Journalist Edward Wong, Speaking on His Family’s Reckoning with China, Wednesday; Free Event at RJ Julia’s in Madison
Old Lyme Wildcats Advance to Shoreline Final with Big Win Over Cromwell, Championship Game Tuesday in Madison
OLD LYME — On Saturday afternoon, Brady Sheffield's Old Lyme boys defeated the Cromwell Panthers 48-39 in a thrilling Shoreline Conference semifinal. The top-seeded Wildcats now advance to the Shoreline Championship game where they will face third-seeded East Hampton, who defeated #2 seeds Coginchaug in Saturday's other semifinal. The championship final will be played … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Wildcats Advance to Shoreline Final with Big Win Over Cromwell, Championship Game Tuesday in Madison
Death Announced of Martin R. “Marty” Peck of East Hartford, Graduate of Old Lyme HS Class of 1949
Martin R. “Marty” Peck, 93, of East Hartford, loving husband of over 67 years of the late Teresa A. “Terry” (Cianci) Peck, peacefully journeyed home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Hartford Hospital. Born in Old Saybrook on March 27, 1931, a son of the late Phillip and Ella (Martin) Peck Terente ... He was a graduate of Old Lyme High School, class of 1949 and a proud veteran … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Martin R. “Marty” Peck of East Hartford, Graduate of Old Lyme HS Class of 1949
Hundreds March in Old Saybrook Against Trump/Musk, in Support of US Constitution
OLD SAYBROOK—Despite it being a bitterly cold and windy day, hundreds of protesters still gathered on Monday—President's Day—in front of Old Saybrook's Town Hall to demonstrate their objections to President Trump and Elon Musk's actions since taking office. They first listened to impassioned speeches and then marched as a group down Main Street cheerfully chanting slogans … [Read more...] about Hundreds March in Old Saybrook Against Trump/Musk, in Support of US Constitution
Voting Closes at Noon Today in ‘USA Today’s’ ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Vote for Old Lyme Today!
Editor's Note 2/11: 'USA Today' has announced that the leaderboard is closed for the final days of voting, saying, "Otherwise, there wouldn't be any surprises once the winners are announced!" The paper states, "Come back on Wednesday, February 26th at 12:00pm EST to see the results!" Editor's Note 2/8: Old Lyme is currently in second place on the Leaderboard, but we are now … [Read more...] about Voting Closes at Noon Today in ‘USA Today’s’ ‘Best Small Town Arts Scene’ Contest, Vote for Old Lyme Today!
Death Announced of Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme—Justice of the Peace, ‘Tireless Volunteer’, ‘First and Foremost … a Wife and Mother’
OLD LYME—Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme, died Friday Feb. 7, 2025, after a courageous health battle ... She is survived by her beloved husband Peter B. Speirs; and son Alec D. Speirs. Also surviving are her brothers, Ronald Kopald and Seth Kopald (Kathryn) ... ; her sisters, Kim Griswold (Doug), Sandy Dubek (Bob) and Tori Kitchen (Rick) ... In addition, she leaves behind a … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Michellee K. Speirs of Old Lyme—Justice of the Peace, ‘Tireless Volunteer’, ‘First and Foremost … a Wife and Mother’
Death Announced of John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, US Army Veteran, Meteorologist
OLD LYME—John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, formerly of Newington, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Janssen) Russo ... John honorably served the country in the U.S. Army. John received a BS degree in Meteorology from City College NY and a Masters in Meteorology from University of AZ and an MBA degree in Business … [Read more...] about Death Announced of John A. Russo, Jr., 91, of Old Lyme, US Army Veteran, Meteorologist
Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Brave Freezing Temperatures to Build Bench for OL Open Space Commission
OLD LYME—The Old Lyme Open Space Commission has been busy recently! On Jan. 26, some 10 members of the Lyme-Old Lyme High School (LOLHS) Environmental Club assembled a bench following the design of others already constructed on various Old Lyme Land Trust properties. Karen Taylor, who is a tutor at LOLHS, is the advisor for the Environmental Club. The students braved … [Read more...] about Lyme-Old Lyme HS Students Brave Freezing Temperatures to Build Bench for OL Open Space Commission
Logan Landry Advances Towards Eagle Scout Status with Bridge Construction in Old Lyme’s Bartholomew Open Space
LYME-OLD LYME—As part of his qualifications to gain the prestigious Eagle Scout honor, Logan Landry, a member of Lyme-Old Lyme Boy Scout Troop 26, designed a 25 ft. long bridge to be installed over a flooded—and hence closed—trail in Bartholomew Open Space in Old Lyme. On Feb. 1, Landry successfully coordinated construction of the bridge. He was assisted by several older … [Read more...] about Logan Landry Advances Towards Eagle Scout Status with Bridge Construction in Old Lyme’s Bartholomew Open Space
Old Lyme Girls Are Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Champions!
NEW HAVEN, CT—Competing at the Floyd Little Athletic Center on Friday, Feb. 7, in New Haven, CT, the Old Lyme girls team won the Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Championship. Haddam-Killingworth (H-K) came in second place and Cromwell third. Key Old Lyme results for 1st team All-Conference-Girls were as follows: The Old Lyme boys team finished fifth in their … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Girls Are Indoor Track Shoreline Conference Champions!
Death of Janice Montanaro Announced: Mother of Andrew ‘Monty’ Montanaro of Old Lyme, Marc & Michael
HIGHLAND BEACH, FL & OLD LYME, CT—Janice Montanaro, 76, of Highland Beach, FL and Old Lyme, CT, passed away peacefully at her home on February 2, 2025. Born on August 25, 1948, in New Britain, CT, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend.Predeceased by her husband, Andrew 'Drew' Montanaro, ... She is survived by her children Andrew 'Monty' Montanaro and … [Read more...] about Death of Janice Montanaro Announced: Mother of Andrew ‘Monty’ Montanaro of Old Lyme, Marc & Michael
Musical Masterworks Names Mic Herring as New Executive Director
OLD LYME—Musical Masterworks of Old Lyme has announced the appointment of Michael “Mic” Herring as its new Executive Director. With a wealth of experience in artist management, chamber music, and non-profit leadership, Herring brings energy and enthusiasm to his new role as Musical Masterworks’ first Executive Director. Herring has had a distinguished career, currently … [Read more...] about Musical Masterworks Names Mic Herring as New Executive Director
Old Lyme Town Nurse Office Hours Temporarily Reduced to Tuesday to Thursday
OLD LYME—As of Feb. 3, Town Nurse office hours are temporarily restricted to three days per week while Nurse Denise Piersa is on a scheduled leave. A substitute nurse is available for blood pressure clinics and office hours Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ the King Church in Old Lyme.For residents, who are sick or convalescing at home, the substitute nurse … [Read more...] about Old Lyme Town Nurse Office Hours Temporarily Reduced to Tuesday to Thursday
Death Announced of Lilliane Phoebe Spratt of Old Lyme, CT: Palm Beach, FL: Watch Hill, RI; An Exceptional Artist, Designer, Athlete, Poet, Volunteer
OLD LYME —Lilliane Phoebe Spratt (b. January 23, 1989), of Palm Beach, FL, Watch Hill, RI, and Old Lyme, CT, passed from this terrestrial realm to the heavens on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in her lakeside Old Lyme home. A private funeral was held at the Grassy Hill Congregational Church of Lyme, CT, and a ceremony celebrating her life is being … [Read more...] about Death Announced of Lilliane Phoebe Spratt of Old Lyme, CT: Palm Beach, FL: Watch Hill, RI; An Exceptional Artist, Designer, Athlete, Poet, Volunteer